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[Growth curves for premature infants during the 1st year of life]

M A Peñuela-Olaya1, L A Fernández-Carrocera, M Velazco-Pasillas

  • 1Departamento de Seguimiento Pediátrico, Instituto Nacional de Perinatología, México, D.F.

Boletin Medico Del Hospital Infantil De Mexico
|September 1, 1991
PubMed

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Premature infants show distinct growth patterns in their first year. Specific growth charts are essential for monitoring premature babies, as their growth rate differs from full-term infants.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Neonatology
  • Human Growth and Development

Background:

  • Premature infants exhibit unique growth trajectories compared to full-term neonates.
  • Accurate anthropometric monitoring is crucial for assessing the health and development of premature infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish specific anthropometric growth curves for premature infants during their first 12 months of life.
  • To compare the growth velocity and patterns of premature infants with those of full-term infants.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal anthropometric evaluation of 107 premature newborns over their first year.
  • Measurement of weight, height, and various perimeters (cephalic, thoracic, abdominal, bronchial).
  • Data presented in percentiles (10th, 50th, and 90th) for each variable.

Main Results:

  • Premature infants demonstrated a symmetrical logarithmic growth pattern.
  • The highest growth rate occurred in the first six months, decreasing in the second half of the year.
  • By 12 months, premature infants reached the 50th percentile for weight, height, and cephalic perimeter compared to full-term infants.

Conclusions:

  • Specific growth curves for premature infants are vital due to their different growth speed and rhythm.
  • Premature infants exhibit significantly faster growth rates for weight and height compared to full-term infants in the first year.
  • These findings underscore the need for tailored growth monitoring tools for the premature population.

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